adding dresser duals....tune?
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From: Pluto
adding dresser duals....tune?
I have a 2000 RKC (stage 1) with V&H Basic slip-ons with stock headers - I am looking for a little more volume so I am considering adding dresser duals. Will I need to have the bike tuned for this exaust? My main concern is that I have heard that because of the EFI type on this year bike, the bike is difficult to tune.....any suggestions on tuning for this set-up?
Also, I want to put the pipes on myself - I haven't done alot of wrenching but is it easy enough to do?
Also, I want to put the pipes on myself - I haven't done alot of wrenching but is it easy enough to do?
Tourer
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From: Dunstable, MA
Do you have a tuner on your bike like a PowerCommander? I'd recommend getting it retuned when you get the Dresser Duals as I did when I got mine.
If you follow the directions and have some patients its shouldn't be that hard, if you don't have the right tools it might be better to get them put on. The tools that pop into my mind are 1/4" drive extension and u-joint are handly for the exhause flange bolts, dead blow for removing factory exhaust, make sure you have the right tools to remove the right floorboard too as it's a tight fit to get the bolts out.
If you follow the directions and have some patients its shouldn't be that hard, if you don't have the right tools it might be better to get them put on. The tools that pop into my mind are 1/4" drive extension and u-joint are handly for the exhause flange bolts, dead blow for removing factory exhaust, make sure you have the right tools to remove the right floorboard too as it's a tight fit to get the bolts out.
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I have the VH dresser duals on my 01 (same EFI) with Wild Pig slipons...I'm very happy with the combo. Did the install myself with no problems. I installed a PC III usb at the same time and had my bike dynoed. There are people that have problems with the MM EFI but I guess I am one of the lucky ones, after having an experienced tech set my my hot/cold idles I have had not one problem with it....Good luck!
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PCIII - OK thanks - will look into it and will have to factor that into the cost.
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Do you have a tuner on your bike like a PowerCommander? I'd recommend getting it retuned when you get the Dresser Duals as I did when I got mine.
If you follow the directions and have some patients its shouldn't be that hard, if you don't have the right tools it might be better to get them put on. The tools that pop into my mind are 1/4" drive extension and u-joint are handly for the exhause flange bolts, dead blow for removing factory exhaust, make sure you have the right tools to remove the right floorboard too as it's a tight fit to get the bolts out.
If you follow the directions and have some patients its shouldn't be that hard, if you don't have the right tools it might be better to get them put on. The tools that pop into my mind are 1/4" drive extension and u-joint are handly for the exhause flange bolts, dead blow for removing factory exhaust, make sure you have the right tools to remove the right floorboard too as it's a tight fit to get the bolts out.
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I have an 08 ultra classic with V&H basic slip-ons, screamin eagle AC and V&H dual dresser headers. I use a V&H Fuel Pak, punch in the map for the config and everything is tuned. It's doggy off the line (compared to my cuz's carbed ultra) but if you want a better map, get it dyno'd.
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I have the VH dresser duals on my 01 (same EFI) with Wild Pig slipons...I'm very happy with the combo. Did the install myself with no problems. I installed a PC III usb at the same time and had my bike dynoed. There are people that have problems with the MM EFI but I guess I am one of the lucky ones, after having an experienced tech set my my hot/cold idles I have had not one problem with it....Good luck!
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